Sword

The Sword is a slashing weapon type in Dauntless.

Summary
A classic weapon that shines in close quarters. Slash and slice to build your meter, then let loose with a burst of speed. An excellent choice for severing parts.

The sword has three main components: core combos, Valour combos, and the special meter. The core combos are the most basic combos, and they are the primary source of generating Valour. Once enough Valour is obtained, Valour combos become available, which consume the built-up Valour. Landing the final hit of combos will also increase the Special meter. At full meter, the special becomes available, which generates Valour and has unique properties.

Legendaries
Facing the Keystone Behemoth in a hard Escalation will unlock blueprints for all of its legendary weapons. These high-powered weapons aren't easy to craft, but the perks are worth the extra effort.

Weapon Skins
The following weapon skins can be used with the Sword:

Controls
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Moves
Light Attack Fast attacks that deal a medium amount of damage

Heavy Attack Slower attacks that deal a heavy amount of damage

Overdrive Enter an empowered state, increasing attack speed and creating aetheric waves with each attack that deals area damage (only activatable when special meter is full)

Aether Dash Dash a significant distance. Can only be used when in Overdrive. (Incurs a short cooldown)

Combos
Frenzied Blade Grants 1 Valour

Sundering Blade Grants 2 Valour

Crescent Strike Costs 3 Valour

Resounding Echo Costs 3 Valour

Bladerush (HOLD) Costs 3 Valour

Bladesurge (HOLD) Costs 3 Valour Xbox One Controller=

Moves
Light Attack Fast attacks that deal a medium amount of damage

Heavy Attack Slower attacks that deal a heavy amount of damage

Overdrive Enter an empowered state, increasing attack speed and creating aetheric waves with each attack that deals area damage (only activatable when special meter is full)

Aether Dash Dash a significant distance. Can only be used when in Overdrive. (Incurs a short cooldown)

Combos
Frenzied Blade Grants 1 Valour

Sundering Blade Grants 2 Valour

Crescent Strike Costs 3 Valour

Resounding Echo Costs 3 Valour

Bladerush (HOLD) Costs 3 Valour

Bladesurge (HOLD) Costs 3 Valour PlayStation 4 Controller=

Moves
Light Attack Fast attacks that deal a medium amount of damage

Heavy Attack Slower attacks that deal a heavy amount of damage

Overdrive Enter an empowered state, increasing attack speed and creating aetheric waves with each attack that deals area damage (only activatable when special meter is full)

Aether Dash Dash a significant distance. Can only be used when in Overdrive. (Incurs a short cooldown)

Combos
Frenzied Blade Grants 1 Valour

Sundering Blade Grants 2 Valour

Crescent Strike Costs 3 Valour

Resounding Echo Costs 3 Valour

Bladerush (HOLD) Costs 3 Valour

Bladesurge (HOLD) Costs 3 Valour Nintendo Switch=

Moves
Light Attack Fast attacks that deal a medium amount of damage

Heavy Attack Slower attacks that deal a heavy amount of damage

Overdrive Enter an empowered state, increasing attack speed and creating aetheric waves with each attack that deals area damage (Only activatable when special meter is full)

Aether Dash Dash a significant distance. Can only be used when in Overdrive. (Incurs a short cooldown)

Combos
Frenzied Blade Grants 1 Valour

Sundering Blade Grants 2 Valour

Crescent Strike Costs 3 Valour

Resounding Echo Costs 3 Valour

Bladerush (HOLD) Costs 3 Valour

Bladesurge (HOLD) Costs 3 Valour